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KY08 XWK

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,491 mi
Last recorded107,491 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 XWK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 107,491 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 107,491 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 98,474 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 98,470 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 98,456 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 96,506 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 94,639 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 93,770 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 91,312 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 91,307 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both heavily perished cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 87,451 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 83,230 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 83,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear parking brakes record low effort, advise that adjustment/repair maybe necessary

Pass 6 Jan 2017 75,185 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre valves perishing.

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Fail 6 Jan 2017 75,185 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside and nearside rear tyre valves perishing.

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 5 Jan 2016 64,682 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 56,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 56,992 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 48,716 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 41,034 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 32,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 22,897 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 22,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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KY08 XWK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY08 XWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KY08 XWK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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